Childminder in Leeds

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Unique reference number EY248164 Inspection date 09/12/2008 Inspector Ann Webb

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has been registered since March 2003 and is currently caring for six children, all of whom are in the early years age range. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and three children aged 13,10 and eight years and the family has a dog. Their house is in a residential area of Crossgates, a suburb of Leeds. There is a park, shops and a library within walking distance. All of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes the children to the local toddler group and playgroup, and attends the story time at the library on a regular basis. She takes and collects children from school and nursery. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Partnership with parents and other providers is effective, with sound communication between carers to ensure that the children's individual care and learning needs are understood and fully met. Learning opportunities for all children are good and children make good progress in all areas of learning; they are actively engaged in all aspects of their environment. The childminder is committed to the improvement of her provision. She uses effective systems to monitor and identify improvements and has continued to develop her knowledge and understanding through training. All aspects of children's safety and protection is assured through clear policies and procedures; additionally, their physical and emotional well-being is well fostered.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 obtain information regarding the children's starting points.

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provision

The children's safety is given a high priority by the childminder; she presents all areas used by the children in a very safe and well maintained condition. Her understanding of how to minimise risks and hazards is well developed and she ensures that all resources, furniture and activities are suitable and safe for the children's use. Written and well documented risk assessments successfully identify all internal and external hazards, and actions needed to eliminate and manage risks are effectively highlighted. The children's safety is further promoted through This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 a clear child protection procedure and the childminder's good understanding of how to protect the children in her care.

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provision

The childminder is well organised and manages day-to-day routines with all the required records and documents in an efficient and effective manner. The children benefit significantly from the childminder's commitment to improving the service she offers, for example, through additional training, quality assurance and self- evaluation. Her capacity for improvement is clearly demonstrated through the prompt response to her last inspection and the identification of areas for further development. Since the last inspection she ensures that all records are accessible at all times.

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provision

Well established partnerships with parents successfully complements the care, learning and welfare needs of all the children and parents are encouraged to share what they know about their children through a two-way flow of verbal and written information. Good links with the children's nursery and school ensures that children receive the individual support they need.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements and is able to support the children's learning very effectively. The children play and learn in a stimulating and interesting environment both indoors and outdoors. They experience and explore a good balance of activities which are both adult and child-led. For example, during role play they dress up in costumes, carry bags and care for their dolls.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The children have many opportunities to include number and counting throughout their play, counting toys and familiar items. During art and craft activities they are able to express their creativity and use their imaginations well whilst constructing a train track along the floor. The children learn successfully about the local and wider communities and access a good range of resources and activities which reflect the diversity of the world in which they live. For example, they celebrate traditions and festivals, such as Christmas and Diwali.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder records and tracks the children's progress with written observations supported by photographs and examples of children's work; however, there is limited information about the children's starting points. The childminder accurately identifies individual learning needs so that all children are well challenged and can succeed.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Well established links and relationships between parents and other providers further enhance children's learning and welfare. Through agreed routines and consistently implemented procedures the children are developing a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe, contribute toward their own care needs and how to be healthy and active. For example, they participate in emergency evacuations, wash their hands after toileting and eat healthy choices during meals and snacks. Additionally, the childminder helps the children to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understand what is expected of them; the children know their boundaries and happily follow her clear and supportive guidance. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the Early Years Foundation Stage general welfare requirements.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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